Category Archives: Local News

Governor Pritzker Signs Pays Raises For State Workers (Springfield, IL) -- Thousands of state of Illinois workers are about to get a raise. Governor J.B. Pritzker used his first full day in office yes...

Illinois: Food Stamp Benefits Early, Not Extra (Springfield, IL) -- The people who manage food stamps in Illinois are warning folks across the state not to spend too much this weekend. The Illinois De...

Peoria Deputy, State Trooper Injured In I-74 Wreck (Peoria, IL) -- A Peoria County deputy and an Illinois state trooper are recovering after an icy accident on the interstate near Peoria. It happened ...

Heat Wave Kills Australian Bats (Undated) -- Researchers say a heat wave in November killed an entire third of one Australian bat species. Over the course of November 26th and 27th, temperatures in so...

Sears Chairman Prevails In Bankruptcy Auction (Hoffman Estates, IL) -- It looks like Sears will be staying in business. Sears Holding Chairman Eddie Lampert has reportedly prevailed in a bankruptcy au...

A benefit for Shannon Callow will be held March 9th from 2:00-11:00 p.m. at the Mattoon American Legion. The fundraiser will include $5.00 meals, live and silent auction, 50/50 raffle, DJ and prizes. ...

UPDATE (4:30 p.m.): According to a press release from The Charleston Police Department, the suspect in this afternoon's stabbing at the 300 Block of West Lincoln Avenue is Anthony M. Fisher, 23, of Ef...

Chris Miller Inaugurated State Representative SPRINGFIELD...Chris Miller, a farmer from Oakland, says taking the oath of office for State Representative for the 110th District was a joyous, but also s...

The Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Illinois University is hosting a Science Festival Showcase on Friday, February 15th from 10am-2pm. This event is free and open to the community, with a...

For Immediate Release HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital's "Walk With a Doc" scheduled for January 19 at the Workman Sports and Wellness Complex (EFFINGHAM, IL) - Want to do something to help you st...